Box River News May 2011 Boxford • • Groton • • Newton Green Vol 11 No 5 SUNFLOWER BUILDING OPEN GOODLANDS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Daking Avenue

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An outline planning application (No: B/11/00148/OUT) has been submitted on land south of Daking Avenue and west of, Swan Street for the erection of 25 dwellings with new access road and off street parking for Swan Street. Details of the application are available for inspection online at http://planning.babergh.gov.uk If you type this number 00148 and click search, the application will appear on the screen. The application may also be inspected at the District Council's Offices, Corks Lane Hadleigh, between 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Thursday, and 09.00 and 16.30 on Fridays but you will need to have received a letter of notification from Babergh if you intend to visit the office. Boxford Parish Council have also been notified of the application and Children enjoying the sun on the veranda adjacent to the building may be able to let you see the documents. Please contact the Town or The the new Sunflower Playgroup building is now completed and visitors Parish Clerk for further information. Should you have any planning enjoyed an open day on 2nd April. From Wednesday 27th April In comments to make about the application you are unfortunately too late. addition to the normal Playgroup facilities, the Sunflower Playgroup will The outline plans are for 25 dwellings, five more than in the Local Plan. be open from 7.30am until 6.pm during term time and will provide and includes parking for residents of Swan Street with access from Swan Breakfast Clubs, Pre-school sessions, After school clubs and Holiday Street. However the parking will not be available without charge and any clubs. Moira Grant and her team, are to be congratulated in bringing this resident wishing to have off road parking will be required to pay an major development to a successful conclusion. More pictures of the annual fee. Similar parking was offered to residents recently but no one interior can be seen on the Boxford School page in this edition, took it up. Surely the developer should be held responsible for the costs as a gesture of good will to the residents!! Meetings were held in March when the plans were considered and a NEW OWNER FOR THE FLEECE number of objections were raised including the fact that the access from John Norton, proprietor of the Edwardstone White Horse and the Mill Swan Street is far to narrow and the resulting traffic congestion from the Green Brewery, has made a successful offer for the Boxford Fleece, John additional traffic would further exacerbate the situation. It has also been said “ This is a very exciting for us,. We are planning to return it to being noticed that access to the footpath leading to Primrose Wood has not been a proper village pub full of local character and beer of course hopefully included on the plans with Garages shown on its present path! with the support of the village it will be a fine hostelry once again.” It is very disappointing that Punch Taverns deemed it necessary to cover the place in steel plate until the ownership is officially transferred John. He did complain to them but they maintained that it was a condition of Box River News there insurance. Everything looks to be going through smoothly and Copy delivery points are: hopefully work to restore The Fleece to it’s former Glory will begin Eddie Kench, Kiln Cottage, Stone Street, Boxford CO10 5NR or left at within a month. ‘Boxford News’ in Broad Street Boxford marked for the ‘ Box River News’ Include pictures together with stamped addressed envelope for their return Footpath 10 (Running Waters). Telephone: 01787 211507 Although recently restored to a very fine condition, walkers are still e.mail: [email protected] choosing to trespass on land belonging to Mr Partridge by walking along the top of the bank. This is quite unnecessary and in the interest of all the Final date for copy for the June 2011 Issue is: footpath users, would those responsible please use the official footpath in future May 18th

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Jo Barrett camps it up

HAMMER horror meets country house murder mystery was in this wacky production from the Boxford Drama Group, with a large dash of Addams Family dark comedy added for good measure. By setting the tone right from the very beginning, Joe Barrett as Vernon Prewitt was the key to the rest of the play's success. Wandering around in a pinny with feather duster in pink marigold-clad hand, he employed more camp clichés than if he had been auditioning to be the only gay in the village. It was all so outrageous that it gave the rest of the cast licence to take their characters out on a limb. This was a play where nothing was what it seemed and nobody was who they appeared to be. All the players and back room staff are to be congratulated on another excellent production and those responsible for scenery and special effects The Cast, most having come back from the dead. deserve applause for making the whole production work as slickly as it did.

bass, Pat Illingworth drums. Kellyʼs voice has been described by Jamie Cullum as A highly individual, mature artist with a very subtle power that creeps up on you. Her Fleece debut is eagerly awaited. Friday, 27 May 8.00, Ticket £15 Nicolas Meier Trio Nicolas Meier guitar, Paolo Minervini bass, Demi Garcia percussion. Swiss born London based guitarist Nicolas. Meier is a versatile musician whose primary influence is music of the Middle East. This will be an evening of exotic and exciting jazz. Friday, 3 June 8.00, Ticket £16 Stoke by Nayland Club Gabriel Garricks Sidewinder Quintet Gabriel Garrick trumpet, Michael Garrick piano, Sam Walker tenor sax, Matt Ridley bass, Chris Nicholls drums. Born into a Friday, 6 May 8.00, Ticket £16 musical family and gigging from an early age Gabriel graduated from the Royal Academy of Music and the NYJO in 1995, since Tony Kofi when he has worked with everybody from John Dankworth to Tony Kofi tenor sax, David Chamberlain bass, Rod Youngs King Candy and The Sugar Push! He is also a passionate drums Anyone who heard Tony Kofi perform the complete educator and we should learn something tonight!. works of Thelonius Monk in the course of one day (London Jazz Festival 2007) knows what a dedicated, impressive, solid, Friday, 10 June 8.00, Ticket £15 passionate yet controlled player he is whether playing Monk or his own exciting compositions. Richard Fairhurst’s Triptychamusia Friday, 13 May 8.00, Ticket £18 Richard Fairhurst piano, Jasper Hoiby bass, Chris Valataro drums, Award winning pianist Richard Fairhurst is a powerful keyboard Spike Heatley virtuoso and as sophisticated a composer as he is a player. Spike Heatley bass, Alan Barnes sax, Andy Williams guitar Mal A hint of Bill Evans. Mortimore drums. Spike Heatleyʼs legendary career spans seven Friday, 17 June 8.00, Ticket £16 decades and every great jazz musician from Barney Kessel to Martin Taylor, the man who got Spike to drop his golf clubs, pick Neon Quartet up his bass, drag himself away from France and start touring again and ten years later, thankfully, heʼs still at it! To buy tickets for any gig, obtain further information or add your name Friday, 20 May 8.00, Ticket £14 to the mailing list please telephone the BOX OFFICE: 01787 211865 Kelly Dickson All cheques (with S.A.E. please) to: Jazz at the Fleece, 18 The Causeway, Boxford, CO10 5JR Kelly Dickson vocals, Werner Kristiansen guitar, Tom Mason THE MAY LETTER FROM REV JUDITH Scrap metal collected old cars, caravans,oil tanks and all domestic appliances except fridges & gas bottles Tel 01787 376622 (Newton)

BEESTONS - SATURDAYS ONLY - Service 112 Sudbury - - Hadleigh Hadleign - Bildeston - Sudbury Sudbury, Bus Station , 1345 LGirtetlaet Waalldingffiieeldld The Heath, opp Post Office 1353 Dear friends, , The Street, Swan 1356 , A1141, opp Milden Road 1403 As I write this, Swan Street, our main thoroughfare through , The Street, The Swan 1406 Boxford, is closed to traffic for a few weeks for road repairs , The Street, The Peacock 1409 and improvements. For me - as for many of you - this has Bildeston, Market Place, opp Clock Tower 1420 Semer, B1115, opp Semer Bridge 1427 meant that my journeys in the benefice have taken on a new Hadleigh, Magdalen Road, Bus Station 1435 twist, as I now wend my way up Cox Hill, through Kersey Hadleigh Tye and past Groton Wood to reach Edwardstone and Little , Magdalen Road, Bus Station 0930 Semer, B1115, Semer Bridge 0938 Waldingfield . Bildeston, Market Place, opp Clock Tower 0945 The downside of this is the extra time it takes me to reach Chelsworth, The Street, opp The Peacock 0948 my destinations. It’s not just because of the extra distance, Monks Eleigh, The Street, opp The Swan 0951 LBirtetlnet WEleailgdhin, gMfiledledn, Road,A1141 (S/B) 0954 but because the narrowness of the roads and the bends The Street, Swan 1001 concealing oncoming cars means that I have to drive more , The Heath, Post Office 1004 slowly (no bad thing!). Sudbury, Bus Station 1013 The upside, though, for me, has outweighed any slight inconvenience. I have discovered more of the places where parishioners live, as well as new parts of the lovely countryside which surrounds us. I have also seen familiar places from a completely new angle, like the view of Groton church in the distance coming down the lane towards Groton from Castling’s Heath. It was the same thing recently when, on our day off, Rufus and I were thwarted from reaching our destination by a long hold-up on the A14. Our initial reaction was dismay, but we started to look for an alternative route, leaving the A14 by the nearest exit. One of the joys of having Ordnance Survey maps in the car, rather than relying on Sat Nav, is that you can see at a glance the area around you and pick out its interesting features. That meant that we were able to find our way to a pleasant secluded church, just a mile or two away, where we sat in peace to eat our packed lunch. Life throws up many things which block the path we wanted to take – for all kinds of reasons – and that can make us feel, quite naturally, angry, bitter, frustrated or disappointed. But it’s my belief that, if we can hold on to a trust in God, we will find that he is able to open up new paths for us, to show us new vistas, to reveal new insights into the problems which have dogged us. “Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.” (Psalm 25)

Every blessing. Revd. Judith QUIZ AND CURRY EVENING AT GROTON 3PR AT THE BOXFORD APM

Above: "Some don't like it hot" (And the Bhut Jolokia was extremely hot, with the warning, "try it if you dare!") Another highly successful "Quiz and Curry" evening at Groton Village Hall. 14 teams took part, with the winning team scoring 100½ out a possible maximum of 112. Three teams were in joint second place on 97 points.

Left: quizmaster, Steve Foster in full At the Boxford APM on the 5th April, following the official business, members of the Three Parishes Response Team were presented with voice, while Brian awards for outstanding service to the community by being on call Jones updates the throughout 2010 for in excess of 500 hours. those receiving awards were scores after the as follows: previous round, Yvonne Hughes 501 hours, Tina Loose 502 hours, Elaine and Will Carpenter 531 hours, Robin and Elizabeth D'astur 828 hours, Peter Photos David Lamming Hibben 1441 hours and last but by no means least, John Moles 2448 hours. The awards were presented by the Chairman of Boxford Parish Council, Roger Balls. to meet some of you and hear about the past year's events as well as your concerns and questions. BOXFORD WARD CANDIDATES My message to the residents of Boxford, Groton, Edwardstone, Bryn Hurren Lindsey and Milden is simple: I am Suffolk born and bred, and have "Let's talk." And I am extending come to love the South Suffolk that invitation to every resident in villages where I have lived for the the Ward, no matter what your past 32 years. I came to live in current political affiliation, how Boxford in 1975 and set up a you voted in the past or how you business making furniture there. intend to vote on the 5th. I would After almost 20 years of trading, I like to hear from you! Because we made a decision to downsize, and I all have one thing in common: A now carry on my trade working financial crisis that threatens freelance in peoples’ homes, services provided by local accepting commissions to make government. anything from church doors to And as services continue to be bespoke kitchen cupboards. merged with Mid-Suffolk District I became interested in politics and Council, individual villages will local affairs at a very young age, and need strong representation—new I joined the Liberal Party and and accountable representation— Greenpeace when aged 16. Since to keep their voices heard. I would then I have served 10 years as a like to fight on behalf of residents for what they think is best for their parish Councillor, 8 years as a school governor and now 12 years as your villages, not what others tell them is important. This is your opportunity to district Councillor. be heard. My interests are agriculture, country matters, music, football, gardening, Local government should work for you; after all, you pay for it. I would ballroom and latin dancing and local politics. like to involve residents in the decision-making process and make the I have two gorgeous daughters, Ashleigh, 23 who has graduated in English Council's inner workings more open to the public. This way, residents and from Falmouth University and Danielle who is having a gap year from local businesses will be empowered to best use Council resources. University and working at the Mercury Theatre. The same goes for planning. Many application outcomes reflect If you need a lift on polling day, please phone me on 01787 210854 or tell department targets and not what individual residents need for their families me when I visit you while campaigning! or what each village demands for its community. I cannot change the entire system overnight, but I will do my best to start the discussion of how we better serve residents when it comes to planning. Taz Kavvadias Accountable representation must be transparent representation. If elected, At the Annual Parish Meeting recently, Parish Council Chairman Roger I will voluntarily make public all of my interests and expenses and I will Balls said that Boxford was a great place to live because of its residents and encourage fellow Councillors to do the same. The same rule should apply their natural tendency to welcome newcomers and non-residents. If the for how Councillors vote on every issue. reception I received at that meeting is any gauge, then Chairman Balls has These are my goals. And I would like to hear from you--by telephone, it right. As some of you know, I am standing in the Boxford Ward for the email or even a letter--about what you think, no matter who you plan on Council election on May 5th. I came along to the APM voting for…let's talk! [email protected] Tel: 07896711994 FREE GOLF Free golf tuition with Tim Cooper, PGA golf professional. Newton Green Golf Club. Academy junior coach & former SPGA Champion

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Charlie Haylock, who is one of Suffolk's leading entertainers, put on an informative and hilarious show He managed to reduce the audience at Groton Village Hall on Saturday 9th April to tears of laughter with his story telling during his one man show "An Eccentric Look At Suffolk". But he had a serious side and also gave a highly informative talk about the history of the English language and the importance of the Suffolk dialect. It was a great Saturday evening out and we enjoyed some great refreshments during the interval. Groton PCC made about £300, towards the Church funds thanks to Charlie’s generosity. LITTLE WALDINGFIELD LITTER PICK Clean ‘N’ Gleam Phone Mark on: 01787 880371 Mobile: 07904 594957

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25 Years experience, No vat charge NEWS FROM CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF GROTON Little Waldingfield Over 60’s Friendship Club HOUSES AND RESIDENTS? On March 30th we had our AGM after a very successful year of outings, As the Recorder for Groton, I am planning to organise an exhibition of speakers and 2 linches. On quieter meetings we had quizes produced by photographs of Groton as part of the events planned for the Rose Finch and poetry readings by Tricia Eddington. We have enjoyed Boxford/Groton/ Edwardstone 2012 – A Year to Remember celebrations each others company and lived up to our name of ‘Friendship Club’. in June next year. But the main happening f the year has been the death of a dear member, I am hoping to tie some of the photographic material in to the 1911 Peggy Pell. She had a staunch member for years serving in many Census, details of which were recently released, and I have full records capacities, laterly as treasurer. During the finalmonths of her long illness, for Groton including those parts of Swan Street, Boxford which were Rose Finch, our president, stepped into the breach and took over as included as parts of Groton in the Census. treasurer. We are very grateful to Rose for taking on this task as well as I already have some postcards of Groton Fete in 1906, and some other leading us so successfully. material from the 1900-1915 period about Groton Street, the Rectory, Pat Highton has now been elected treasurer the Church and the Fox and Hounds Pub, but in order to make the At the start of the meeting we kept a minute’s silence in memory of exhibition worthwhile I need to locate and borrow a lot more material Peggy. Tricia Eddington read a tribute to Peggy written by Peggy’s great from all decades of the C20th, but particularly anything pre 1960. friend, Anne Miller If you have anything that might be of interest that you are prepared to let “ Peg was a natural, no side, no frills, me copy, borrow or just see, please contact me at home or by phone and She was a lady of many talents, whether icing cakes or arranging flowers, I will be delighted to arrange to meet you to discuss it. a born leader and organiser, in fact a true Leo. Thank you in anticipation for any material or information you can Above all her many assets, the one we all remember her by, was her provide ability to make friends wherever she went. .JEREMY OSBORNE, Waterside Barn, Groton Place, Groton Street We shall miss her.” Groton CO10 5EE Tricia then read a prayer E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 01787 211960 EDWARDSTONE PARISH HALL: I have plants for sale opposite Rose Cottage, Edwardstone; all proceeds EDWARDSTONE PARISH COUNCIL to Edwardstone Parish Hall. District and Parish Council Elections will take place onThursday 5th Many thanks to James Powell for, once again, kindly letting me display May 2011. the plants at the entrance to his field. Daphne Clark 210698 If you wish to stand as a candidate for Edwardstone Parish Council Nomination forms are available from either the Returning Officer, PLANT POTS NEEDED: Babergh District Council Corks Lane Hadleigh IP7 6SJ, or the Parish If you have any spare black plastic plant pots I need them please; all sizes Council Clerk Mrs Sandra Gray 2 Stone Street Road Boxford. from 1 litre upwards. Nomination Papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer no later I have a blackbird nesting in my pot store and I don’t want to disturb than noon on Monday 4th April 2011. her!! Please give me a call on 01787 210698. Thank you Daphne Clark Calling all photographers- BOXFORD & DISTRICT BOWLS CLUB, “A Boxford Calendar 2012” 100 Club winners: We have received lots of lovely pictures, but we do need lots more – please March: 1st: £40 – Trudie Hawes; 2nd: £15 – Emily Worthington; send them to [email protected]–atoiounr pfraonmel aofcjhuudrgcehswawridlel ns-elgeect 3rd: £5 – Peter Spragg. pclhicoktoinsgf! or our April: 1st: £40 – Mrs E Corner; 2nd: £15 – Mr K Fuller; 3rd: £5 – Mr F Corner. A BIG THANK YOU FROM SESAW Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare would like to thank everyone EDWARDSTONE PARISH HALL who helped or attended the Spring Sale in on 12th March. 155 CLUB WINNERS: Thanks also to local companies and volunteers who kindly donated the January: £10 – Mrs Faulkner; £7 – Mr W Paddon; £5 – Mr F Ratcliffe. raffle prizes. Your combined efforts helped to raise £800 towards February: £25 – Mrs Milsom; £10 – M & D Richardson; upgrading emergency accommodation for rescued animals in the £5 – Mrs Hoskyns. Overflow Shed. If you would like to rehome an animal visit SESAW at March: £10 – Mr Daniel; £7 – Mr Kanopka; £5 – Mrs Paddon. Idano, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP 10am to 1pm Wed to Sun or leave a message on 01787 210888. GARETH WEILAND MEMORIAL FUND The 3rd Gareth Weiland Sports Tournament is to take place on Sunday 29th May (bank holiday) in memory of a Great Man who sadly passed Cruse away nearly 3 years ago. Awareness in Bereavement Care course We have so far raised over £10,000 pounds for local groups in the village. To be held at 90 Risbygate Bury St Edmunds IP33 3AA Lets Try and raise more this year. They include: 16 sessions in the autumn, starting with essential attendance at the first Sunflower Playgroup, BRFC Youth, BRFC Adult, Edwardstone Cricket all-day session on Saturday 17 September 2011. This will be followed Club, 1st Boxford Scout Group, Spinney Management Committee, Sistars by sessions on 2 further Saturdays and 10 Thursday evenings. Dance Group, Boxford Youth Club, and the Jane Whitwell Memorial This course is for people with an interest in supporting and caring for Gazebo at the School bereaved people; it is primarily intended for potential Cruse volunteers This money has been raised by the generous people of Boxford , the though other applicants will be considered if there is space. It develops surrounding areas and Further afield, who have supported this annual basic counselling skills to be used in bereavement support work and is event. Please support this event this year to make it bigger and better with accredited by Ascentis at Level 2. more money raised. For further information, dates, cost etc please contact West Suffolk This years event will have: Cruse at the above address or via our Website at Football tournament, Charity Auction, Bar, BBQ and Live Music www.westsuffolkcruse.org.uk, or ring 01284 767674 Please keep the date free, forward onto your friends, pop it in your calenders and remember to tell your family and friends. Lt Waldingingfield Parish Room If you came last year you will know how good it was, don't miss out this On Saturday, 2nd April, we held our illusionist event. Alan Nunn year. entertained and baffled 30 people with his close up card tricks. In the interval they enjoyed a splendid 2 course meal cooked, as always, by Newton's APA Sue.Thanks to all who supported the evening. RGM Newton's APA will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 27th April 2011 starting at 7.30pm Wot’s On EASTERN ANGLES THEATRE COMPANY Present UP OUT O’ THE SEA By Andrew Holland When Carrie arrives in a small coastal town her awkward questions spark a mixture of emotions amongst the residents. A tale of laughter and tears, Up Out O’ the Sea shows how lives can easily capsize when family secrets are dredged up to the surface. ASSINGTON VILLAGE HALL Saturday 14th May Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start Tickets £7.50. Students £5.25 from Belinda King 01787 210932 e mail [email protected] Nearly New Sale Friday 13th May 2011 9.15 am – 2.30 pm Edwardstone Village Hall Children’s clothes & equipment 0-10 yrs Women’s clothes including a ‘vintage’ corner Complimentary refreshments Donation to Suffolk Cruse Bereavement Care Boxford Drama Group Fresh from the success of their Spring production Boxford Drama Group are now deep in to rehearsals for the June show. ‘Communicating Doors’ by Alan Ayckbourn Directed by David Phillips this is a very lively play set in 2024. Or is it? It’s about Murder, or rather previous murders, and with a bit of unexpected time travel thrown in our Heroine, Poopay Daysier , a Dominatrix by trade, finds herself in situations she did not expect when she arrived at her latest clients hotel. Make sure you don’t miss it, 16-17 and 18th June at Boxford Village Hall, and remember dinner is served at each performance, which makes it a great night out. If you would like to know more about Boxford Drama Group, our previous shows, what’s coming up and what else we do. Visit our website at, boxforddramagroup.com. or just Google it. SPRING PLANT FAIR Helmingham Hall Sunday 29th May 2011, 10.30-4pm • Over 30 specialist nurseries • National Plant Collections • 800 free dianthus • Plant Doctor • Garden tour • Over 25 garden accessories stands • Home made lunches and teas • £6 including entry to Helmingham Hall Gardens Helmingham Hall IP14 6EF on B1077 9 miles north of Ipswich To book garden tour: 01473 890799 For further details: www.suffolkplantheritage.org www.helmingham.com West Bergholt Concert Band Open Rehearsal for Brass & Woodwind players The West Bergholt Concert Band will be holding its next open rehearsal on Friday 13th May at Heathlands School, West Bergholt. All brass & woodwind players are warmly invited to come along and give the band a try at a relaxed and informal rehearsal, with spaces available in both Training Band (6pm, Grades 1-4) and Concert Band (7pm, Grade 4 & above). As well as being one of the areas busiest & most popular bands, the band is also Colchester’s longest running community band, having started back in 1978. The band’s strength is that its musicians are of all ages & abilities, with older players there to help the younger players, and sometimes vice versa. As well as being known for its relaxed and fun atmosphere, the band is also recognised for its wide repertoire of music, with the current programme including music from Shostakovich to Stevie Wonder, and Gershwin to Lady Gaga.If you can't make the open rehearsal, the band rehearses every Friday night and new members are always very welcome. For further details, please see www.wbcb.org. Wot’s On WORMINGFORD FLOWER FESTIVAL . at ST.ANDREWS CHURCH, WORMINGFORD, 28th, 29th, & 30th MAY 2011 Open 10.30----5.30pm daily. Sunday Services at 11.00am & 6.30 pm No entry fee, but donations would be gratefully received Homemade teas & cakes, bric a brac barn, raffle. In aid of St Andrews Church & School Birthing Yoga Classes Unique antenatal and postnatal yoga classes, providing safe effective breathing methods, gentle yoga and relaxation by Wendy Woo-Lake. Midwife (BSc Midwifery), British Wheel of Yoga and Birthlight teacher. Classes held at Milden Village Hall- Pavilion on Saturdays. Please ring for times and enrolment information 07939111693. STAMPS POSTCARDS EPHEMERA Saturday 28th May 2011. 10.00am to 4.00pm. St Peters, Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk. Dealers Displays, Souvenirs Free admission For more details contact: 01787 469527 Easy parking and Refreshments available. The Prostate Cancer Charity Ball We are holding a fundraising Ball in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity and The Bridge Project Sudbury on Friday 13 th May 2011. This event will take place at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, tickets are priced at £50 which includes a drink on arrival followed by a three course meal. There will be a quality raffle and an auction after. Dress code will be evening wear with a theme of blue tie and bangles. We have a five piece band called Tangent playing and carriages at 1. Please note this is the third Fundraising Ball we have organised in the last five years. Five years ago we raised £4125 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and three years ago we raised £6400 for Click Sargent. Due to the popularity of both the band and venue it is recommended that people book their tickets early. Tickets are available on 07970 337228.

CULINARY MASTER CLASS on SATURDAY 7th May 2011 MILDEN PAVILION ‘STRESS FREE DINNER PARTY’ Hosted by Master Chef of Gt Britain David Ryan 10.30am Arrival - Coffee & Biscuits 10.40am Intro. To Master Class by David Demonstration and cooking with Tasters Review and Questions Lunch to be served Demonstration only………£16.00 As above with Lunch…… .£29.00 Limited spaces, to book please call Pearl 01787 247965 or Andrea 01449 740601. MIDSUMMER MUSIC AND A MEAL Hadleigh Choral Society warmly invite you to our Summer Concert on Saturdayjune 11th 2011 in Boxford Church, which will be followed by a super supper in the village hall. We shall be singing some sacred music - Pergolesi, Albinoni and Parry - followed by Songs from the Shows and arrangements by our conductor Christopher Phelps of "Bridge over Troubled Water" and "Bohemian Rhapsody". We hope you will support us in raising funds for our parish church whence all proceeds will go. Tickets at £14 for concert and supper or £7 for concert only will be available from Boxford News or Jean Newble on 01473 827718. Groton Food Market Saturday, June 18th 11.00am – 4.00pm Groton Village Hall Do put this date in your diaries now, and be sure to drop in to the Food Market during the day; there will be stalls selling all kinds of food and drink, and refreshments served all day, including the “Jolly Hog Roast” at lunch time. More details about the stalls next month. Any enquiries to Pat Kennedy Scott [210319] Wot’s On Polstead Cinema Polstead Village Hall. Forthecoming films Friday 20 May “The King’s Speech” Available from the Polstead Shop or by telephoning 01787 210029. Tickets £3.50 from the Polstead Community Shop or 01787 210029 All films start at 7.30pm, doors open at 7.00pm We also have Eastern Angles coming on Tuesday 8 March, 7-30pm. This is their Spring Tour and the play is called “Up Out O’the Sea by Andrew Holland, directed by Ivan Cutting. Tickets are £7-50 concessions £5-25. COME AND JOIN US FOR A WALK!! Babergh District Council Health Walks Programme April – June 2011 Do you want to get fit without over-exerting yourself? Do you fancy a stroll in the Babergh countryside? Do you want to meet people and make new friends? Do you have an hour to spare on a Thursday lunchtime? If the answer is yes, then these FREE walks are for you. The walks are mainly flat and easy going although there are a couple with fairly steep inclines. Suitability will be discussed before the walk starts. Walks last for approximately 40-45 mins and usually start at 12.00pm (please note occasional alterations) Date Time Place Leader(s ) Thurs 7th April 2011 12:00 Hadleigh Sue/Sam Thurs 14th April 2011 12.00 Sudbury Barbara/Sam Thurs 21stApril 2011 12.00 Sam/Barbara Thurs 28th April 2011 12.00 Boxford Sam/ Frances Thurs 5th May 2011 12.00 Sam/Sue POLSTEAD VILLAGE HALL FRIDAY 20th May Thurs 12th May 2011 *NO WALK* Tickets £3-50,from Polstead Community Shop Thurs 19th May 2011 12.00 Hadleigh Sue/Sam or on 01787 210029. Thurs 26th May 2011 12.00 Sudbury Barbara/Frances All films begin at 7-30pm, doors open at 7-00pm Thurs 2nd June 2011 12.00 Lavenham Barbara/Frances Thurs 9th June 2011 12.00 Boxford Sue/Sam Thurs 16th June 2011 12.00 Long Melford Sue/Frances Thurs 23rd June 2011 *NO WALK* Thurs 30th June 2011 11.30 Barbara/Sue Hadleigh walks meet outside the Library in the High Street Sudbury walks meet outside the Quay Theatre Quay Lane. Lavenham walks meet outside the Cock Pub Boxford walks meet outside the White Hart Pub Long Melford walks meet at the Cherry Lane Garden Centre Wherstead walks meet at the Suffolk Food Hall Please meet outside the venue unless it’s raining and wear suitable clothing including footwear appropriate for sometimes muddy conditions Refreshments will be available for purchase after the walk For more information please call Barbara Tottle on 01473 825834 Chair Based Exercise I am a qualified Chair Based Exercise coach and am trying to find out whether there would be any interest in my running a class in Boxford Village Hall. Anyone can attend these sessions. Although primarily aimed at the over 50 age group, there are men and women of all ages and abilities who attend. The exercises are done at a pace to suit everyone and can be adapted for special needs. The sessions may help to increase or maintain independence, help with strength and balance, and most importantly aid with activities of daily living. In addition to the physical health benefits, the groups are a great social opportunity to meet with others and have a chat while exercising. I am not looking to earn any money from running the classes so would not intend to charge beyond a small contribution to the costs. If you think you might be interested in taking part in a class, or know somebody that might, please give me a call on 210439 or email: [email protected] and I’ll take down your details. If you have any specific medical concerns however, you would need to speak to your practice nurse or GP about your thoughts on attending. I am currently running a class at the Kingfisher in Sudbury at 2.00pm on Thursdays. The admission the fee Kingfisher are charging at the moment is £2.80. All are welcome, so if you’d like to see what it’s all about, come along, I’d love to see you. Thank you Samantha Cross Wot’s On Boxford Gardens Open Sunday June 5th 2011, 11am-5pm The date has been set for next year’s Boxford Gardens Open. It’s not too early to put the date in your diaries for 2011 and to hope for good weather! This popular event requires a large number of volunteers to make it run smoothly, so any offers of help would be extremely welcome. In addition to existing gardens, we are also looking for new gardens to open. All money raised is used by the Boxford St Mary's Building Trust to maintain and restore Boxford St Mary’s church. Contact Angela Tolputt (212264). FRIENDS OF BOXFORD SCHOOL SUMMER FETE 9th JULY 2-5pm As part of our major fund raising activities for the school we are holding our Summer Fete at the School from 2-5pm. With Donkey Rides, Fete Games, Games by the Children, Bouncy Castle, Displays, Face Painting, Balloon Race, Stalls, Licensed Bar, BBQ, Raffle, Refreshments and much much more. Details to follow but for now please note the date BABERGH WEST PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 – 8:00pm, Thursday 22nd September 2011 Groton Village Hall , Broad Street, Groton CO10 5EL • Meet local council officers and police. • Discuss local issues that you would like to raise. • Influence local priorities. • Find out about what is being done in your area.

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Celebration and novelty cakes & cupcakes for all occasions. Cupcake parties for all ages Tel: Anna Groom 01787 212295 Email: [email protected] Wot’s On Little Waldingfield Parish Room Please note that the dates for the coffee morning and Quiz night have changed. This has been necessary now that the Flower Festival dates are known (10th & 11th Sept) and to give the Bad Companions more time to set up their stage. 25th June Car Treasure Hunt 15th October Coffee Morning & Memorabilia Exhibition 5th November Quiz Night 25/26th November Bad Companions - Crankenstein 2nd/3rd December Bad Companions - Crankenstein "Men Only" gentle yoga class We have some spaces for the "Men Only" gentle yoga class 11.30am Thursday mornings, Boxford Village Hall This class is for men who may be a "little stiff in their joints" Any queries phone Heather 01787 211 765. MELfORD MUSIC HOLY TRINITY CHURCH LONG MELFORD LUNCHTIME RECITALS Every Wednesday 1.10pm, Admission FREE Light Refreshments available MAY 2011 11th EMMA FIRTH & PETER DOLLIMORE (piano duet) Music by Ravel & Schubert 18th CARILLON SINGERS Visiting choir singing Bruckner, Caccini and Chilcott 25th DENIS HILL (saxophone) Music by Hindemith & Debussy Two Primrose Wood Events We are celebration 12 years of Boxford's Primrose Wood from 7.30 pm on Thursday 5th May at Boxford School Hall. There will also be an open day in the Woodland on Sunday 12th June from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm. On the 5th May there will be refreshment, a background slide show, a photo competition and a talk by Geoff Sinclair entitled “Woods: use them or lose them”. On Sunday 12th June there will be a natural history trail and quiz in the woodland for families and anyone else to complete, with three prizes. The organisers will be on hand to answer questions and to talk about the life of the woodland. There will also be a demonstration of wood working using a pole lathe. If the weather is fine you are encouraged to bring a picnic and really enjoy this most delightful corner of the village which we hope will be awash with Orchids. Entrance is via the path from Daking Avenue. Just follow the signs. MELFORD MUSIC HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, LONG MELFORD LUNCHTIME RECITALS Every Wednesday 1.10pm Admission FREE Light Refreshments available MAY 2011 11 EMMA FIRTH & PETER DOLLIMORE (piano duet) Music by Ravel & Schubert 18 CARILLON SINGERS Visiting choir singing Bruckner, Caccini and Chilcott 25 DENIS HILL (saxophone) Music by Hindemith & Debussy

Children at Sudbury Library, Don’t miss the fun! Every Sunday from 10.30-12.00 midday children of all ages are welcome to come and join in the activities held in the children’s room at Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury. All free of charge. GARDEN WILDLIFE MONTH, BUTTERFLIES & CATERPILLARS 1st May, 10.30-12.00 SPIDERS & WEBS 8th May, 10.30-12.00 MINI-BEASTS & BUGS 15th May, 10.30-12.00 GARDEN WILDLIFE 22nd May, 10.30-12.00 GARDEN BIRDS & NESTS 29th May, 10.30-12.00 Where time allows, we will be reading stories from some of the books on the Activity Display. There may be activity sheets and stickers for the children to take home. All pictures displayed in the children’s room at the library can be taken home by the artist a few weeks later. Contact Sudbury library on 01787 296000 for further information. Watch this space to see what’s coming up in June. Wot’s On 172nd Hadleigh May Show. Saturday 21st May 8am – 6pm All the regular, popular displays and demonstrations will be there including the growing countryside area which will again feature sheep shearing, sheep dog handling, falconry, ferrets and a Suffolk horse demo. A new petting area with farm animals, rabbits, guinea pigs and a donkey will please the children and dog owners will be invited to take part in terrier racing competitions where allcomers can have a go. The Food Hall will be brimming with tempting local produce which you can often taste before you buy and the numerous tradestands will offer bargains for those who enjoy shopping. Lines of cattle and sheep will be taking part in the many showing classes as well as horses, ponies, donkeys and goats; the winners parading in the grand ring before being presented with their cups and trophies. With the Art Exhibition, Flower Show, Rural Craft Marquee, Donkey Rides, Funfair, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Schools Art Competitions, Ipswich Hospital Band, Poultry and much more, there is literally something for everyone – a great day out for the whole family. Refreshments will be available from the many catering units or you can bring a picnic to enjoy whilst watching the many displays. Car parking is free and entry on the day is £10 for adults, £8 for senior citizens and £5 for children between 5 and 16 (under 5s go free and a bargain family pass is available for 2 adults and up to 3 children). Reduced price tickets may be purchased in advance from several local outlets as well as from www.hadleighshow.co.uk where further details can be found. Boxford Over 60’s Club Meeting in the Village Hall on alternative Monday afternoons at 2,30pm May 9th Jan Davey “Can I take worms to Britain” May 23rd David Padwick, Entertaining us with songs New members aklways welcome. Telephone Barbara Hamling 210936 or Shirley Watling 210024 for information Concert by Musicology St Lawrence Church, Little Waldingfield at 7.30pm on 7th May. Tickets £7.50 at the door or contact David Carse on 247585. Children’s Ballet Classes at Boxford Village Hall “Ballet Buds” • Pre-primary ballet steps incorporating rhythm and movement to music. • Fun, lively, energetic classes • Mime, dance and story telling. • Suitable for ages 3 upwards • Fridays 2.15 to 3.00 p.m. • After school classes also available For older children on Fridays. Please contact Pippa Travis-Williams, Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance Telephone: 07875 176626 [email protected] Cake Stall, coffee & a raffle Saturday May 21st- Cake Stall, coffee & a raffle in Mary’s House, starting at 9.00 am. Please come along to this event to buy a cake, biscuits or jam. If you are able to do some baking as well it would be much appreciated. Alison Brain’s beads from Uganda will also be on sale, a donation from these will go to Christian Aid Forthcoming Events Diary

April 27 Boxford Community Council AGM The Pavilion 8.00pm 27 Newton APA Village Hall 7.30pm 30 FOBS Quiz Boxford School 7.30pm May 4 Boxford WI Nathaniel’s Story by Denise Hammond Webb Village Hall 2pm 5 Primrose Wood Celebration The Box Soc “Woods: Use them or lose them” Boxford School 7.30 p.m 7 Boxford Rovers The Great Boxford Fun Run Playing Fields 11.00am 7 Musicology Songs and Music St Lawrence Church Ltl W 7.30 pm 7 Milden Pavilion Stress Free Dinner Party 10.30am 9 Boxford Over 60’s Jan Davey Boxford Village Hall 2.30pm 12 Boxford WI Craft Club Spirelli Mary’s House 2pm 12 Primrose wood open day Primrose wood 10-4pm 13 Nearly New Sale Edwardstone Village Hall 9.15am 23 Boxford Over 60’s David Padwick Boxford Village Hall 2.30pm 29 The Gareth Welland Memorial Fund Sports tournament Boxford playing field 2pm till late June 1 Boxford WI Field to Fork by Alastair Angus Village Hall 2pm

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27 Friars Street Sudbury C0102AD T: 01787 880440 E: [email protected] The Box River Parishes Church News Boxford • Edwardstone • Groton • Little Waldingfield • Newton Priest in Charge: The Revd Judith Sweetman The Rectory, School Hill, Boxford CO10 5JT Tel: 01787 210091; e-mail: [email protected] The Revd Judith’s day off is normally Friday but this may vary according to circumstances NSM: The Revd David Abel, 13 Church Street, Boxford CO10 5DU Tel: 211765; e-mail: [email protected] Reader: Christopher Kingsbury, Rose Cottage, Sherbourne Street, Edwardstone CO10 5PD Tel: 211236; Fax: 211238; e-mail: [email protected] Lay Elders: David Lamming, 20 Holbrook Barn Road, Boxford CO10 5HU Tel: 210360; Fax: 329770; 07968 791135; e-mail: [email protected] Antony Dodd, Mill Green End, Edwardstone CO10 5EX Tel: 210397; e-mail: [email protected] Please let any of the above or a Churchwarden know if you would like a home visit, home communion or a hospital visit, or of any cases of sickness or otherwise where they might be of assistance. Benefice house: Mary’s House, 5 Swan Street, Boxford CO10 5NZ. THE PARISH OF ST MARY, BOXFORD Churchwardens: The cycle of annual meetings around the five village churches, Ruth Kingsbury, Rose Cottage, which we completed in April, provides a platform for us to review Sherbourne Street, Edwardstone tel.211236 where we have come from and what we have achieved – or failed Peter Patrick, Amberley, to achieve over the past year. It also provides an opportunity for White Street Green. tel 210346 us to celebrate our strengths, whilst also being honest about our weaknesses. Above all, it is a spur to our thinking about the Thought for the month: Christian Aid is an organisation which helps some future. Much as we love our familiar church buildings and of the poorest people in our world. It does not just give aid. Their services, we have to recognise that, unless something changes – fieldworkers find really worthwhile local organisations helping people and unless we are prepared to change and adapt – the future of our then go into partnership with them, helping with the funding needed to keep churches will be at risk. If we believe that a Christian presence them going. They range from helping women to set up their own market and the Christian message of love, hope and transformation garden plots, to building wells, or funding relief programmes for refugees. matters, not just to us, but to our five communities, we need to We are in the Easter season and Christians across the world continue to celebrate the Holy Spirit's transforming of lives and empowering of face up to and address some challenging questions. A key communities by bringing them into the new life and liberty of the Risen question to start with, is - when we look at the average age of our Christ. What better time to remember those who are so disadvantaged. congregations (I include myself!), where are the younger people Christian Aid's slogan has long been “Let's live more simply so that others – not just children – but those in their teens, twenties, thirties and can simply live” So how about doing a couple of things this month. forties, whose, ideas, energy and commitment we so urgently • Firstly set aside the amount now, which you could spare this month, to help need? What is it that we are failing to offer to people of this those who are fighting for survival while we have so much. Have it ready to generation and how can we begin to get things right for them? go into that envelope which will drop through your door, rather than just The Sudbury Deanery, of which we are part, has produced a draft putting a bit of loose change in the envelope (and don't forget to “gift aid” it, by writing your name and address on the envelope). plan which recognises that things simply cannot stay as they are, • And secondly, if you can spare just an hour or so somewhere in the week, particularly as the number of paid full-time clergy diminishes. pick up a packet of envelopes from Janet Daniels or see a churchwarden for The Deanery Plan, if adopted, could have a major impact on the some and get delivering. Let's see if we, who live in these beautiful Suffolk churches and ministry in this benefice. In the coming months, we villages with so much on offer, can show our gratitude and generosity this should be ready to take seriously its proposals. We should also be month by a bumper Christian Aid collection. willing to work at coming up with creative and constructive ideas Christian Aid Week 2011- May 15th- 21st: Jennie & Ian Lindsley are to ensure that this benefice has a vibrant, flourishing and holding a Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy at Little Field, Cox Hill on sustainable future. Saturday May 14th Starting at 10.00 am. Please do support them if you can. Sunday May 15th – Christian Aid Service in St. Mary’s Church at 11.00 am Saturday May 21s t- Cake Stall, coffee & a raffle in Mary’s House, 9.am see Revd Judith Wot’s on Churchwardens for 2011- At the Annual Parish Church Meeting , Peter Patrick & Ruth Kingsbury were elected as our churchwardens for the next year. We are most grateful for their commitment & hard work. June 11th 6.30pm “Midsummer Music & a Meal” A see Wot’s on Calling all photographers “A Boxford Calendar 2012” see Wot’s on Ladies Lunch - The next Lunch date is yet to be announced. We will let you know soon. Many thanks to Yvonne Hughes, for the last lunch which was most enjoyable. Boxford Open Gardens See Wot’s on. MARY’S HOUSE, Swan Street, Boxford All Age Worship – The next service is on Sunday May 1st at 11.00am. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 to 12:30 Everyone is very welcome. Drop in for a chat and a coffee Everyone welcome Smile Lines: “The new vicar was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. He took out a card, wrote 'Revelation 3 Copy Date for Church News section in the May 2011 Box River News: verse 20' on the back and stuck it in the door. When the collection was processed the following Sunday, the vicar found that his card had been Please, NO LATER THAN 13th April returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, 'Genesis 3 verse 10.' Failure to meet the date will mean your copy may not be included Reaching for his Bible to check out the verse, he broke up in fits of laughter. Thank you. Sue Edwards. 210785 Revelation 3 verse 20 begins 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock.' Genesis 3 verse 10 reads, 'I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was email address: [email protected] naked.' “ THE PARISH OF THE PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, ST MARY THE VIRGIN, GROTON EDWARDSTONE Churchwardens: Jayne Foster: Churchwarden: Ramblers, Bulmer Lane. 211360 Jan Paul Willow Farm, Edwardstone Sue Edwards: Tel: 210972 Cotlee, The Street, Groton; tel 210785 David Saddleton 8 The Winthrops, Edwardstone Tel: 211161 Groton Food Market: Saturday, June 18th 11.00am – 4.00pm Groton Village Hall MUSIC FOR A SPRING EVENING: Do put this date in your diaries now, and be sure to drop in to the Food What a splendid evening we were given on Saturday 19 March by the Market during the day; there will be stalls selling all kinds of food and Kelvedon Singers, conducted by Chris Phelps, in Edwardstone Church. drink, and refreshments served all day, including the “Jolly Hog Roast” A full Church enjoyed a varied programme, starting with Haydn’s Little at lunch time. More details about the stalls next month. Any enquiries to Organ Mass and Dvorak’s Te Deum; the soloists were Linda Hart and Pat Kennedy Scott [210319] Sean Moriarty. EASTER DAY – SUNRISE SERVICE: Set your alarm clock early and After the interval came a lovely arrangement by Chris Phelps of the join us on the Groton war memorial triangle at 5.30 am on Easter Adagio by Albinoni, followed by a collection of songs mainly from the morning for a dawn celebration of Christ’s resurrection, followed by 30s and 40s, which delighted the audience. breakfast (with buck’s fizz) in the church. As those who attended our The Guest Accompanist on organ and keyboard was David Butcher. last sunrise Easter services in 2007 and 2008 will testify, this is an Thanks must go to all of them and also to those who provided the amazing experience. delicious refreshments in the interval. A total of £677 was raised for CHURCHWARDENS: Sue Edwards and Jayne Foster were re-elected Church funds. Pam Dodd as churchwardens at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners on 6th April. ROTA Sue and Jayne, together with other churchwardens from the six deaneries Sidesman Cleaning Flowers Teas/Coffees of the Sudbury Archdeaconry, including some from our benefice, will be May 1: Mr Boggis Mrs Moore & Claire Belcher Mrs Boggis formally admitted to office by the Ven Dr David Jenkins at a service in Mrs Paul St Edmundsbury Cathedral at 7.30 pm on Thursday 12th May. The May 8: Visiting Mr & Mrs Saddleton “ service is open to all: please come to support our churchwardens at this May 15: Mr Boggis Mr & Mrs Saddleton “ annual service which acknowledges their vital rôle in the life of the local May 22: Visiting Mr & Mrs Dodd “ church. May 29: Visiting Mr & Mrs Dodd ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 2011 : At the APCM on 6th April, which followed the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, the following were elected to serve on the PCC for the year 2011-2012: THE PARISH OF Colin Blackmore, Sheila Gooderham, Pat Kennedy Scott, Diana ST LAWRENCE, McCorkell, Joanna Riddleston, Anthea Scriven and Pat Smith. They join the Revd Judith Sweetman, the churchwardens, and David Lamming (as LITTLE WALDINGFIELD an elected member of the Diocesan Synod), who are ex officio members Churchw: ardens of the PCC. Pat Bowdidge, who stood down as PCC treasurer at the end Vacant of 2010, did not seek re election to the PCC this year. We are very grateful to Pat for her 16½ years dedicated service as treasurer. No one was elected as a lay representative of the parish on the deanery synod, CHRISTIAN AID WEEK, 15th — 21st May: Please see the paragraph but it is open to the PCC to fill the two vacancies if anyone interested in the Groton section. comes forward during the year. Rota PCC MEETING: Wednesday 25 May 2010, 7.30 pm at Mary’s House, Sidesman Flowers Boxford. Any items for the agenda should be notified to the secretary May 1: Mr Squirrell Mrs Squirrell (David Lamming – 210360; e mail: [email protected]) by May 8: Visiting Mrs Eddington Sunday 15th May. May 15: Mrs Gardiner & Mr Powell Mrs Gregor Smith HELP PEOPLE IN POVERTY OUT OF POVERTY May 22: Visiting Mrs Harbord CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2010, 15th—21st May: Christian Aid May 29: Visiting Mrs Ewen Week—Christian Aid’s major annual fund-raising campaign—is nearly upon us. As I write every year, new collectors to help with the house-to- house collection are always welcome. Last year we had a new record total in Groton, which contributed to the collection in the East of General Church News England region rising by 19%. Can we raise £500 this year? If you have not collected before (or even if you have) and you have some spare ARCHDEACON’S VISITATION, 7.30 pm on Thursday 12th May time that week and could help with the collection in Groton or Little 2010 . The “Archdeacon’s Visitation,” when the churchwardens of our Waldingfield, please contact me on 01787 210360. In any event, please benefice are formally admitted to office, is to be held again this year at give generously when the red envelope drops through your door and, if St Edmundsbury Cathedral. All members of the PCCs and congregations you are a taxpayer, fill in the Gift Aid section of the envelope, which of our five parishes are invited to attend. Do please come to support our adds 25% to the value of your gift. David Lamming. churchwardens on this important occasion. Rota UNITED SERVICE FOR CHRISTIAN AID WEEK: The service this Sidesman with Sacristan: Mr Lamming year is at 6.30 pm on Sunday 15 May at St Andrew’s Church, Great Cleaning: Mrs Scriven Cornard. The speaker is to be the Revd Dr Tim Macquiban, minister of Flowers: Mrs Scriven Wesley Methodist Church, Cambridge. “I SPY EASTER” is the ‘event’ organised this year by Churches Together in Sudbury & District on Saturday 23 April from 10 am to 2 pm THE PARISH OF in St Peter’s Church and around Sudbury town centre. There will be a ALL SAINTS, NEWTON children’s party and competition. Find the Easter people in costume. Go to St Peter’s and draw, dance, make musical instruments and try African drums. Watch the drama, “Were you there…?” when the Easter people Churchwarden: will tell their stories. Diana Stock, CORRECTION: In error, last month’s BRN we repeated an item about 12 Links View. Tel: 312828 “Easter Story” that appeared in the April 2010 issue. This year’s Churches Together event is “I spy Easter”: see above. For more news of Churches Together, visit the website: www.churchestogetherinsudbury.org.uk. The Church At Worship May 2011

Sunday 1st 2nd of Easter (W) Lt Waldingfield 8.00 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman Edwardstone 9.30 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman Boxford 11.00 All Age Service The Revd Judith Sweetman Boxford 18.30 Evensong Christopher Kingsbury

Wednesday 4th 10.30 Holy Communion Mary’s House Antony Dodd (Reserved Sacrament) Thursday 5th 19.00 Compline at Newmans Hall Tim Harbord

Sunday 8th 3rd of Easter (W) Groton 8.00 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman Newton 9.30 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman Boxford 11.00 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman

Wednesday 11th Boxford 10.30 Holy Communion Mary’s House The Revd David Abel

Sunday 15th 4th of Easter (W) Edwardstone 8.00 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman Lt Waldingfield 9.30 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweet man Boxford 11.00 Holy Communion / The Revd Judith Sweetman Christian Aid Service (Also: Vocations Sunday) Christian Aid Week begins

Wednesday 18th Boxford 10.30 Holy Communion Mary’s House Antony Dodd (Reserved sacrament) Thursday 19th Lt Waldingfield 19.00 Holy Communion Newmans Hall Tim Harbord (Reserved sacrament)

Sunday 22nd 5th of Easter (W) Boxford 8.00 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman Groton 9.30 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman Newton 11.00 Family Service The Revd Judith Sweetman Boxford 11.00 Matins The Revd David Abel

Wednesday 25th Boxford 10.30 Holy Communion in Mary’s House The Rev David Abel

Sunday 29th 6th of Easter (W) Groton 10.00 Holy Communion The Revd Judith Sweetman

Daily Prayer – A 30 minute informal said service with the Revd Judith – All welcome

Tuesday 9.00 Edwardstone 17.00 Little Waldingfield Wednesday 9.00 Groton Thursday 9.00 Newton 17.00 Boxford

Please note we are in Year A of the Lectionary I have even been persuaded to stand for the District Council Soap Box myself on this occasion. And I’ve kept up my association with the Little Waldingfield Parish Council, despite assuring This month sees local elections taking place around the my wife that I really was going to take life a little easier. But country. Locally we will see the electorate delivering their in the end someone has to step forward and, as I’ve said more verdict on Babergh District Councillors. For Parish Councils, times in the past than I care to think about, finding people to like my own, elections are likely to be a rarity. Only six take on these tasks has become ever harder. applications for candidacy were received for the seven seats Not that I am seeking sympathy or trying to position myself available - and one of those fell foul of the scrutineers in as a martyr to public service. There are many others whose Corks Lane. I would be surprised if there are many contested contribution is far greater than mine. But it does worry me Parish Council elections. that the turnout for these elections is likely to be low in the Although it appears that my worst fears of a lack of extreme. In the end people get the government – local and engagement were realised, I’m actually confident that we national – they deserve, according to how they place their will achieve a full quota of Parish Councillors early into our votes. And if two thirds or more of the electorate choose not four year term. However, the new council will look very to exercise their voting rights, how can we be certain we will different to the outgoing one. Four members are likely to be achieve the best outcome? new. Thinking back to when I first joined, some twenty years Some say the adoption of a new voting system - the so called ago, I cannot recall such a wide ranging change. Mind you, I Alternative Vote, or AV – will deliver a fairer outcome at do not think anyone from back then remains on the council, elections. Personally I am far from sure it would. Far from except me. ensuring that the most popular (perhaps that should read There has been a lot going on in the local political scene. “acceptable”), it could result in someone who few made their Not least amongst these going-ons has been the merger of first choice sneaking through as the least bad candidate, in a services between Babergh and . Why, you might manner of speaking. Hardly a democratic imperative. well ask, if the work forces are being combined cannot the So don’t forget to vote on May 5th. At least if you exercise councils themselves get together? Some believe they should your democratic right you cannot be blamed if the outcome merge, but were it to take place, many councillors would lose is not to your taste. Perhaps you might even swing things the their seats. It could be a case of turkeys voting for Christmas way you want. Personally I do not think I have ever missed Elsewhere, the leader of Suffolk County Council, Jeremy an election – even while abroad. Postal votes are a useful Pembroke, has announced his retirement. Colin Spence, for means of retaining your franchise. Not every result has been many years Little Waldingfield’s District Council to my liking, but at least I’ve participated. I very much hope representative, is stepping down so that he can concentrate you all will, too. on his role as a County Councillor. And in his old ward, the two Labour candidates had their applications to stand ruled Brian Tora is Chairman of Little Waldingfield inadmissible. I hope that makes one of our local PC Parish Council. candidate feel a little better. GRO PLANTS "A Little Piece of Garden Inspiration" Quality Suppliers of; • Trees • Shrubs • Herbaceous Perennials • Bedding & Veg Plants • Herbs • Hedging (Bare root to order) • Pots & Wrought Iron Furniture • Garden Sundries “Friendly advice for all your garden requirements”

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i t t : n i t a F a r d c a d e a t p e h e n W o S n e C v a e L CLOSED ON SATURDAYS be made to the following:- Contact name Ian Starling Telephone no. 0845 606 6171 Parish Council Matters Email [email protected] Minutes of Little Waldingfield Parish Council Meeting Cost code ET04370-CAPEX-E11-ET-C 15 March 2011 6 April 2011  Present: B Tora, P Baker, R Mitchell, C Bowden, M Ewen, S Coomber, D Kiddy. PC Garrod, Cllr J Antill and one member of the public. Declarations of Interest: None. Police Matters: PC Chris Garrod confirmed there had been 2 reported crimes since the last meeting – the theft of heating oil and items from vehicles at one property, and the further theft of heating oil to the value of £300 from a second property. PC Garrod requested that everyone remain vigilant for unknown vehicles and callers. The priorities of the SNT were discussed, as were oil tank security measures. Members of the SNT are always available to call and advise on security measures that householders can take. Minutes of the last Meeting: These were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chairman. Matters Arising: A ‘village event’ is likely to be held during 2012, as the flower festival is taking place this September and other organisations also have several events already organised. The next meeting of the organisations representatives is due to be held in October. Following the withdrawal of the subsidised bus service in April we have received notification that Beestons will be providing a Saturday service. Leaflets about the Cosford Link have been circulated throughout the village. It is hoped that ‘Go Start’ may be able to partly fill the gap in bus provision, but as this service is provided by volunteers it needs to attract funding. The provision of a footpath to/from the Lavenham Road must be actively pursued if villagers are obliged to walk down there to catch a bus to Sudbury, Lavenham or Bury St Edmunds. The Chairman and the clerk Road closure will liaise re a letter to Suffolk CC. Alternative route Financial Matters: Between meetings a cheque was signed for the clerk’s salary and post/stationery expenses. Cheques were signed for Speedwatch, Suffolk ACRE membership, Suffolk CC street lighting andTemporary Road Closure - A1141 Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh the Parish Room for the year’s hirings. PRODUCED BY KJW Planning Matters: Between meetings an application for a new house in Scale 1:38000 CHECKED BY the garden of, and a rear extension to 1, The Street was discussed at D.C.Tree ServicDRAWINGes No. length and objections raised on the grounds of the affects on © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. Lucy Robinson. Director of Economy, Skills and Environment, Suffolk County Council Licence No. 100023395 2011 DATE neighbouring properties in The Street and Croft Lea. Permission haEndeavours House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX. 28 March 2011 been granted for extensions at Slough Hall and the erection of a cart • Tree and Hedge Work • lodge at Wood Hall Lodge. No objections were raised to an application • Felling, Shaping and Planting • to remove an ash tree from the garden of Cypress House. Correspondence: The litterpick will be held on 17 March. A letter has • Fully Qualified and Insured • been received from the daughter of Pat & Harry Clive expressing their wish to build a practical memorial in the village to their parents and suggesting that this take the form of a bus shelter. Other suggestions are I am Based in Polstead welcome and the memorial will be discussed at the next meeting. National Grid Proposals: Nothing to report. Contact me for a Quotation Telephone Box: Nothing to report. Village Website: Minutes of the previous meeting have been uploaded. Tel: 01206 262387 0r Mobile 01751 4072495 No other items have been submitted to the Clerk for inclusion. Footpaths: There is still no sign stating ‘No Horses’ on the path from Archers Farm. Village Newsletter: R Mitchell will submit a report of this meeting. Churchyard: Nothing to report. Any Other Business: After the May elections residents of the Babergh District will have the opportunity to vote on a shared Constitution between Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils. The bottlebank will not be reinstated at The Swan. Notification of temporary road closure A1141 Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh/Brent Eleigh between the B1115 and C716 Milden Road Reason for closure Suffolk County Council - carriageway resurfacing and repairs Date of closure 23 May to 24 June 2011 (0730hrs to 1700hrs) Alternative route A1141 to Lavenham, B1071 Waldingfield Road, B1115 to Monks Eleigh and vice versaEnquiries regarding this closure should A New Style of Estate Agency for Boxford Readers Letters The idea for Elizabeth Valda Estates began when company directors Christine Hamilton and Brigette Currin recognised a gap in the property market for an Sir, estate agency which placed customer service, communication and personal Thank you for publishing our appeal in last month's Box River News for help accountability at the top of its agenda. ‘We wanted to create an agency which tracing our missing kitten. We were overwhelmed by the response from readers removed the stress from moving and made it the enjoyable journey it deserves ... and even had one well-wisher contact us from Norfolk! to be,’ explained Brigette. We are thrilled to say Velcro is now safely back home with us after his seven- Elizabeth Valda Estates’ personal approach to property is also indicated in the week adventure in the wild. professional home staging service which the agency offers its clients. Having We would just like to thank everyone who contacted us with sightings and let trained in home staging with Ann Maurice (Channel 5's House Doctor), us wander through their gardens to search for him, as well as the vets and Christine Hamilton has an instinct and proven talent in suggesting a lifestyle to animal charities - especially SESAW - for their help and advice. potential buyers which can often be crucial in clinching an early sale at a good Once again, many thanks. price. Chris and Paula ‘Passion, commitment and the love of people and property are words that would Swan Street, Boxford best describe our Estate Agency journey since launching in October 2010’ said Christine ‘running your own business is hard work, never boring and is greatly rewarding, full of satisfaction and fun!’ ‘We are excited to announce that Elizabeth Valda Estates have been appointed Sir Thank you for a very successful coffee morning for Jonathan! the Homebuyer Centre agency for the local area.’ Brigette continued, ‘This The weather was perfect, the village hall opened its doors (literally) to lots of means that we can now offer prospective buyers a property search and new people and we had a great turnout. acquisition service that covers every property from every agent in the area.’ Thanks a million to those who came and supported so very well, those who How does this work for you as a buyer? bought raffle tickets (even thought they couldn’t come) and those who donated ‘In essence, if we do not have anything on our books which is suitable for you raffle prizes and cakes. I hope you agree that the raffle was impressive. at this time, then subject to certain criteria, we can now represent YOU. You no Including the generous donation of £300 (plus the magnificent toolbox) from longer need to waste time calling a dozen or so estate agents or viewing Ridgeons the event raised just over £1000 to help Jonathan in his Paralympic properties that are plainly unsuitable – we can now access other agents’ training and he and his family are thrilled with the support shown. properties on your behalf and then negotiate FOR YOU! Best of all our fees are Many of the family’s friends and relations came, with cakes, raffle prizes and based on the amount we save you1, and the hand-holding is FREE!’ donations. They really enjoyed the atmosphere at the coffee morning and Christine added ‘This is our chance to invite you to visit us in our new office appreciate the generosity shown. right here in Boxford. Whether you currently have your house on the market, By the time you read this Jonathan will have competed in Dubai and fingers are considering selling or buying or just fancy a chat to talk about the property crossed for a successful outcome. Our next publicity event is the market or even just meet the new girls in town, please feel free to visit us. We’ve fete at the Stevenson Centre on 30 April, where we’ll be hopefully celebrating already had a warm welcome settling into our office and we’re looking forward Jonathan’s success and definitely running a bric-a-brac stall! So if you have to getting involved with the Boxford community.’ any bits and pieces you want to send to someone else’s home please give me a Located in The Black Barn, Cygnet Court off Swan Street, Elizabeth Valda call and I’ll collect. Estates offers a service based on integrity, commitment and professionalism, Best wishes. providing clients with a innovative service, with one clear principle – to help Janet Weavers (377652) people move home with that personal touch to meet the clients’ needs and maximise their financial advantage.

Sir Spring is in the air, AND in my feet! Spring is with us and with luck summer not far behind, although the recent warm weather would suggest it has already arrived. Either way good news for me as it makes my recuperation a little easier, and with it further improvement, which I must say is becoming more apparent, as time passes by. I recently completed for the first time an exercise at ICANHO which involved emptying a small basket of toddlers’ toys and putting them all into another plastic basket. This might not seem, at first glance, like a particularly significant event, but bearing in mind that I did this with my left hand which has hitherto been pretty much disabled for the past year and a half and that when I first attempted this a year ago I couldn’t lift a thing, this was no mean achievement. I now make sure that I repeat this exercise every time I go to my Saebo Clinic at ICANHO. In March I had an angiogram at Queen’s Hospital Romford which I must say was an altogether different experience. As a procedure it was fine, but what struck me most was that the room in which it all took place more resembled the bridge of the Starship Enterprise, with banks of computer monitors showing various angles of my head from the inside. The upshot of this is that I do not have to go back for any further procedures. I just continue my ongoing ‘repair and maintenance’. Talking of which, taking those first tentative steps outside of established comfort zones can present real challenges, but conquer them one must. Having been a business facilitator, I now have certain friends of mine who are asking me, not if, but when am I going to host another business Networking Dinner. Had I been asked that question a year ago I would have said a resounding ‘No’, Making your will as the thought of then standing up in front of 200 odd people filled me with total dread! Getting one’s self-confidence back, together with re-building muscles, requires I offer a home visit will writing service for clients not just enormous hard work and patience, but also at times, a bit of courage. But, with some great help, support and above all encouragement, retrieval is not living close to the Essex/Suffolk border. As a retired just possible, it does happen. Positive outcomes become possible when one is solicitor with many years of will writing experience given encouragement and shown how to improve. In my case, I was extremely lucky to find Success After Stroke and also have access to ICANHO, one of the I help my clients to make a well planned will at a best rehabilitation centres for head injury and stroke in the UK. very competitive price. It then occurred to me that, as I want to put something back, i.e. do some fundraising, why don’t I host a Charity Networking Dinner event. So in early Please call 01206 263420 September the plan is that I shall do just that at a very well-known local venue. or email me at [email protected] If anyone wants to know more and have their name added to my mailing list, may I suggest that you email me at [email protected] . www.thewillbusiness.com Now I’m ready, so bring it on! Nick Athorne Box River Benefice, Parish Councillors NEWTON VILLAGE HALL Boxford Parish Council AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR Roger Balls (Chairman) 210136 Stephen Egglestone (Vice Chairman)5 Holbrook Barn Road WEDDING RECEPTIONS Cecil Hughes Kiln Place, Cox Hill 210685 Julian Fincham-Jaques Pipkins 42 Homefield PRIVATE FUNCTIONS Richard Gates 2 Brick Kiln Hill CONFERENCES ETC . 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This will be the new home for the Sunflower Playgroup. In addition to being a pre-school playgroup it will also be providing us with a breakfast club and an after school facility for our pupils. The building itself, I am sure you will agree, fits in very nicely with the surroundings and will be a real asset to local children and families. Over the past few months we have become involved in the Let’s Get Cooking initiative aimed at teaching young children and families the art of cooking. Last week our pupils were involved in the ‘Let’s Get Cooking BIG Cookathon competition which is aimed at getting as many people as possible to cook a healthy dish on April 5th. We managed to make nearly three hundred apple crumbles!! A couple of weeks ago we joined in with the Red Nose Day charity event with ‘Wear Something Funny for Money’. We raised around £200 for this excellent charity so well done and thankyou to all. Earlier this term some of our Year 4 boys and girls attended the Great Cornard Pyramid Schools Football Tournament. Both our teams did very well and were a whisper away from winning the trophy losing 1-0 in their final game. Nonetheless they played very well and in a sporting yet competitive manner and Mr Hood was very proud of them. Well done. On Saturday Mr Hood and I will be taking a group of children to Ipswich Town FC to see them play Crystal Palace. It promises to be a good game with Crystal Palace desperately trying to avoid relegation to the third tier of English football. In the evening three teams from Boxford will be taking part in the annual Swimathon at the Hadleigh Swimming Pool. I am sure you will join me in wishing them every success as they attempt to swim 1,000 metres in aid of the Marie Curie cancer Charity. Finally may I take this opportunity to wish everyone a very restful and enjoyable Easter Break.

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Robert Cansdale OutsAide Catenregr aendl SpDecialeiseldi Cgonhfetctsioner Hedgecutting & Tree work Weddings - Christenings Birthday Parties - Dinner Parties - Barbecues Sheds & Fences Creosoted. Funerals - Cakes for all occasions Sheds & Garages Cleared. email: [email protected] Phone Helen: 01473 828657 Mob 07900 900329 All Household Rubbish Removed. Environment Agency Registered Waste Carrier Fully Qualified Electrician Anything considered All types of work undertaken No job too small Telephone: 01787 373993 01787 376176 Telephone Mobile: 07952 348475 07766 516261 Mobile BOX RIVER SPORTS Got a sports story? Telephone: 01787 211507 or e-mail [email protected] NEWTON GREEN’S EXCLUSIVE COMPANY BOXFORD ROVERS U9’S CHAMPIONS Newton Green Golf Club has accepted an invitation to become a member of the exclusive Association of James Braid Courses. The Suffolk club is one of around 50 courses that the legendary Scottish professional and course designer put his hand to. Braid, five times Open Champion in the early part of last century, was the most renowned course designer of his time. The Association of James Braid Courses consists of clubs which offer reciprocal hospitality in the form of allowing visitors from fellow member clubs to play courses at generally discounted members’ guest rates. As Braid operated in the formative days of golf expansion, many of his designs related to clubs setting out with their first nine holes. This was the Boxford Rovers U9’s finished their first league season on a high with the case at Newton, where the course was laid out on the gorse-lined village A team winning the South Suffolk Youth League Division 2 with a 4-0 green. away victory against Athletic. The team ended up having won Eight of the original holes are still incorporated in the present 18 holes 16, drawing 1 and losing 3 matches scoring 95 goals and conceding just that the club operates. 12. All the players and parents in the A and B squads have shown great Paddy Lockwood, club chairman, commented: “We are delighted to have commitment during the season which has seen them travel to various been invited to join the association because it is another way we can give Suffolk venues from Hadleigh to Wickham Market. The teams are our members added value in the form of being able to bond with other looking forward to a new challenge next season where they will be taking clubs and enjoy their facilities at reduced rates. on the top clubs in Suffolk, and hoping to prove that Homefields is a “Braid was eventually made an honorary member of the Professional fortress. Golfers’ Association, which also happened to our former, legendary For further details see the Boxford Rovers Youth FC website: professional Arthur Davey, who spent 60 years with the club.” Other association members in East Anglia include Colchester, Rushmere (Ipswich), Royal Norfolk (Norwich), The Rochford Hundred, Boyce Hill and Romford. In addition to many others in England, there are also 16 clubs in Scotland, eight in Wales, five in Ireland and one in New York.

NEWTION NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD Newton Green golf club has been nominated for a national award for the work it is undertaking in schools. As well as providing coaching to pupils in conventional schools, Newton Green Golf Club’s professional has ventured into new educational territory. Tim Cooper has been coaching special needs youngsters attending Sudbury’s Hillside Special School - with teachers saying golf is providing a positive experience for the students. The initiative has led to nomination of the club and their professional for the Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) Sports Club of the Year Awards. The Alliance is the successor of the National Council for Physical Recreation and is an umbrella organisation representing 330 national sporting bodies ranging from the Football Association to the Royal Academy of Dance. This year, for the first time, in collaboration with the Youth Sports Trust, the awards will include honours directly aimed at clubs who are instrumental in nominating Newton and its professional. effectively working with schools in their communities. The partnership provides funds to enable schools to engage professional The prize for the winner of the category is £2,500 to assist the club in coaches – which could be reduced in scale for younger age groups from further improving their schools and development their infrastructure. September. The award will be given during the annual SRA Sports Clubs of the Year Commenting on the golf club’s nomination, chairman Paddy Lockwood, awards dinner in London, along with five other awards aimed at said: “We are honoured to put up for consideration for such a prestigious community and professional clubs. award. The work we are performing in schools is part of a wide-ranging The South West Suffolk Schools Partnership – an organisation facing the programme of support for newcomers to the sport through our recently scaling back of operations under Government cutbacks – has been formed golf development committee.”

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